Back to Basics: Calories Explained


Updated 12/03/08 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Back to Basics: Calories Explained

We talk, or at least think, about calories almost daily. You cut calories. You count them. You burn them. But do you know what a calorie is? Simply put, a calorie is a unit of energy. When you eat, you're fueling your body with potential energy in the form of calories, which your body uses not just for exercise but for vital functions like breathing. Basically, a calorie is the amount of energy Read more

Foods That Send Metabolism Soaring


Updated 09/13/11 5:43 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Foods That Send Metabolism Soaring

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Power up your fat-burning engine with every bite! Excerpted from The Active Calorie Diet book by Leslie Bonci, R.D. A calorie is a calorie, and cutting them is the best way to lose weight, right? Not so fast. New research shows that eating certain types of foods can rev your metabolism, curb your appetite, and Read more